Health & Human Development Committee
Regular MeetingSt. Louis, MO · May 28, 2026
Agenda
Agenda
Health & Human Development Committee
Meeting
St. Louis Board of Aldermen
Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Kennedy Room
President Megan Green
Alderwoman Pamela Boyd, Chair
Alderman Thomas Oldenburg, Vice Chair
Committee Members:
Alderwoman Sharon Tyus
Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier
Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
Minute approval of the Thursday, May 14, 2026, committee meeting.
IV. Board Bills for Review
None
V. Resolutions for Review
None
VI. Committee Discussions
(The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following)
Item Number 1
Discussion Item Number 14
The committee will hear a presentation from SLATE.
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
VIII. Announcements
IX. Excused Members
X. Adjournment
Packet
Agenda
Health & Human Development Committee
Meeting
St. Louis Board of Aldermen
Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Kennedy Room
President Megan Green
Alderwoman Pamela Boyd, Chair
Alderman Thomas Oldenburg, Vice Chair
Committee Members:
Alderwoman Sharon Tyus
Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier
Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
Minute approval of the Thursday, May 14, 2026, committee meeting.
IV. Board Bills for Review
None
V. Resolutions for Review
None
VI. Committee Discussions
(The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following)
Item Number 1
Discussion Item Number 14
The committee will hear a presentation from SLATE.
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
VIII. Announcements
IX. Excused Members
X. Adjournment
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Minutes
Health & Human Development Committee Regular
Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:00 AM
Webinar
Minutes are preliminary and may change until finally approved
I. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 am
II. Roll Call
The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll, and the following
members answered to their names: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Chair
Boyd. 3 members were present. A quorum was established.
III. Approval of Minutes
The Chair stated they would entertain a motion to approve the minutes of the
Thursday, February 26, 2026, committee meeting.
Mr. Oldenburg moved to approve the minutes of the Thursday, February 26,
2026, committee meeting.
Seconded by Ms. Cox Antwi.
The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion to
approve the approval of the Thursday, February 26, 2026, committee meeting
minutes.
The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Cox Antwi, and Chair Boyd.
The following voted No:
The following abstained:
The following were present but did not vote:
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A total of Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed
Approval of minutes from Thursday, February 26, 2026
IV. Board Bills for Review
V. Resolutions for Review
VI. Committee Discussions
(The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the
following)
Item Number 1
Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission
The committee will discuss the Mayoral appointment of Michael Fitzgerald
to the Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission.
The Chair recognized Mr. Michael Fitzgerald on his appointment to the
Disabilities Resources Commission. The Chair asked Mr. Fitzgerald to
provide information on his background and why he would be a good fit for
this commission.
Mr. Fitzgerald provided background information and stated why he wanted to
be on the commission.
After no further information from the appointee, the chair asked the
committee if they had any questions.
The committee had no questions.
After no further questions or statements, the Chair stated that she would
entertain a motion to approve the Mayoral appointee, Michael Fitzgerald, to
the Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission.
Mr. Oldenburg made a motion to approve the Mayoral appointee, Michael
Fitzgerald, to the Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission.
Seconded by Ms. Cox Antwi.
Previous roll requested by Ms. Cox-Antwi
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Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, the Vice-Chair stated
Mr. Fitzgerald's appointment to the Developmental Disabilities Resources
Commission has been approved.
The Associate Clerk recorded the following from the previous roll.
The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Cox-Antwi, and Ms. Boyd.
3 Aye votes were cast.
The following voted No:
None
The following abstained:
None
The following were present but did not vote:
None
A total of Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed
Item Number 2
Senior Citizens' Service Fund Board.
The committee will discuss the Mayoral reappointment of Karl Wilson to
the Senior Citizens' Service Fund Board.
Mr. Wilson did not appear before the committee.
Item Number 3
Mental Health Board
The committee will discuss the Mayoral reappointment of Janice Thomas to
the Mental Health Board.
The Chair recognized Ms. Janice Thomas on her re-appointment to the
Mental Health Board. The Chair asked Ms. Thomas to provide
information on her background and why she would be a good fit for this
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commission.
Ms. Thomas provided background information and stated why she
wanted to be reappointed to the commission.
After no further information from the appointee, the chair asked the
committee if they had any questions.
The committee had no questions.
After no further questions or statements, the Chair stated that she would
entertain a motion to approve the Mayoral re-appointment of Janice
Thomas to the Mental Health Board.
Ms. Cox Antwi made a motion to approve the Mayoral reappointment of
Janice Thomas to the Mental Health Board.
Seconded by Mr. Oldenburg.
Previous roll requested by Chair Boyd
Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, the Vice-Chair
stated that the reappointment of Janice Thomas to the Mental Health
Board has been approved.
The Associate Clerk recorded the following from the previous roll.
The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Cox-Antwi, and Ms.
Boyd. 3 Aye votes were cast.
The following voted No:
None
The following abstained:
None
The following were present but did not vote:
None
A total of Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed
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Item Number 4
Clean Energy Development Board
The committee will discuss the appointment of Jim Malle to the Clean
Energy Development Board
The Chair recognized Mr. Jim Malle on his appointment to the Clean Energy
Development Board. The Chair asked Mr. Malle to provide information on his
background and why he would be a good fit for this commission.
Mr. Malle provided background information and stated why he wanted to be
on the commission.
After no further information from the appointee, the chair asked the
committee if they had any questions.
The committee had no questions.
After no further questions or statements, the Chair stated that she would
entertain a motion to approve the Mayoral appointee, Jim Malle, to the Clean
Energy Development Board.
Mr. Oldenburg made a motion to approve the Mayoral appointee, Jim Malle,
to the Clean Energy Development Board.
Seconded by Ms. Cox Antwi.
Previous roll requested by Ms. Cox-Antwi
Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, the Vice-Chair stated
Mr. Malle appointment to the Clean Energy Board has been approved.
The Associate Clerk recorded the following from the previous roll.
The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Cox-Antwi, and Ms. Boyd. 3
Aye votes were cast.
The following voted No:
None
The following abstained:
None
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The following were present but did not vote:
None
A total of Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0 were cast. The motion passed
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
VIII. Announcements
IX. Excused Members
The Chair excused Ms. Tyus and Ms. Sonnier for necessary absence.
X. Adjournment
Having no other business to discuss, the Chair adjourned the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:17 am.
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